What is the American Heart Associations Protocols for VF and/or pulseless VT?
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-VF or pulseless VT: CPR, Defib, IV access, Epi and Vasopressin, and other
meds if needed (amiodarone, lidocaine, mag, etc.)
Identify the Disaster Triage Tag System.
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-RED/EMERGENT: Top priority for treatment, will not survive if not treated
quickly (Class I)
-YELLOW/URGENT: Can wait a short time for care (Class II)
-GREEN/NON-URGENT: Non-urgent or "walking wounded" (Class III)
-BLACK/EXPECTANT: Expected to die/are dead (Class IV)
What are the guidelines when it comes to using restraints?
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-Used only when other interventions have failed
-Doctor's order required, in emergency order can be given afterwards, and
a new order is needed each time
What is Secondary Level of Prevention?
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Secondary prevention is used— after the disease has occurred, but before
the person notices that anything is wrong.
Examples: A doctor checking for suspicious skin growths is an example of
secondary prevention of skin cancer. The goal of secondary prevention is
to find and treat disease early (screenings).
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